More than 1,000 proud parents, relatives or guardians took the opportunity to show off their loved ones in this year's Oxford Mail Bonny Baby Competition.

But the entries have also provided an interesting insight into the favourite names given to babies in the county.

The top ten features many of the names that are proving a big hit with parents all around the country and it is traditional names which are once again the preferred choice.

Jack and Chloe proved to be the most popular names both in Oxfordshire and in a national survey of favourite names, published by The Times.

In fact, Jack has been the top boys name for the last six years nationally, while Chloe has an unbroken run of four years.

Harry came a convincing second in Oxfordshire, but nationally it is only the sixth most popular name.

It is possible that the name is enjoying popularity thanks to the fictional character Harry Potter, whose books are popular with both the young and young-at-heart.

In the Oxford Mail list, Charlie ties for fourth place but nationally trails at number 33.

Another surprise winner in our girls' category is Holly, which shares fourth place, but nationally comes in at number 29.

Other girls names that are particularly popular in Oxfordshire are Molly, which is seventh locally but 19th nationally, and Jasmine, which comes in eighth but is only 32nd countrywide.

Taking a closer look at the boys' list, we find that there are many similarities with the national statistics.

In Oxfordshire, parents prefer Jake and Lewis, which are tied in sixth place, while nationally these come in 22nd and 13th respectively.

Like everything else, babies' names are subject to trends but Oxfordshire parents obviously are not fashion victims.

No baby has been named after Britain's most famous baby, David and Victoria Beckham's son, Brooklyn, for example.

Nor has anyone been influenced by the recent birth of Madonna's son, Rocco.

However, we do find a Callista, perhaps inspired by Ally McBeal actress Callista Flockhart.

It has become clear that names define a generation, and there is little doubt that the Oxford Mail readers and writers of the future will be Chloe and Jack!